Seed Library of Los Angeles – San Fernando Valley Branch Monthly Meetings – Jan. June 2016

Join us for the Monthly Meeting of San Fernando Valley Branch SLOLA! Mark your calendar to attend these events on the 4th Friday of Every Month. (unless otherwise notified).

22 January 2016

Monthly Meeting of SLOLA San Fernando Valley Branch. Topic: MG Steve Hofvendahl on “Grafting Fruit Trees”. Steve Hofvendahl, arborist for TreePeople and Master Gardener, teaches how to propagate fruit trees.

Mark your calendar to attend these events on the 4th Friday of Every Month. (unless otherwise notified) – free to attend – to join SLOLA and check out seeds, $10 for your lifetime.

Get your growing off right in 2016! Grow some of your own food!

~ Low Waste Potluck follows. Bring Utensils, Plate and Beverage along with an item to share. ~

** Community Leaders are Welcome to Come Early to attend the Monthly Steering Committee Meeting of San Fernando Valley Branch SLOLA on Fri. Jan. 22nd 9:45am – 10:45am **

Note that we maintain 2 plots outside for experiencing 1st hand how to grow from seed to seed harvest. Volunteers are welcome to join in. Contact go4lorib@yahoo.com

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/970130693074908/

26 February 2016

Topic: Master Gardener Paula Kleihauer will share various methods for increased vegetable production in a limited space; with an emphasis on Succession Planting, Companion Planting, and Intercropping. Potluck follows.

~ Low Waste Potluck follows. Bring Utensils, Plate and Beverage along with an item to share. ~

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/804229013054277/

25 March 2016

Following up on last month’s theme of ‘Making the Most of Your Garden Space’, Julie Strnad, Master Gardener since 1997, will give a talk on Container Gardening. Come find out how to successfully grow vegetables in containers by learning the six major considerations in container gardening. Even if you have an in-ground garden or raised beds, there are advantages to adding container gardening to the mix!

Potluck follows.

You do not have to be a member to attend, yet with a $10 donation, you become a member for life. You’ll have access to our library of seeds that you can borrow from, to plant and return seeds when you have abundance Use the “Check Out/In’ forms on our website for your convenience.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/575260702624092/

27 May 2016

Featured Speaker: Lucina Zimmerman, SLOLA Treasurer, Master Gardener & Teacher

“Let’s take a closer look at our plants!” Lucinda will help guide us thru a hands-on look at the parts of the plants. Understanding what each part does helps you become a better gardener … and seed-saver. Don’t worry — This will be a non-biology major, gardener-friendly class. Potluck follows.

~ Low Waste Potluck follows. Bring Utensils, Plate and Beverage along with an item to share. ~

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1613603032299143/

24 June 2016

Featured Speakers and Topics:
~ Jeff Garner on Garbanzo Beans
~ AND Robin Gilbert on Peas

Let’s take a closer look at how to save beans and peas to celebrate the International Year of Pulses! Potluck follows.

~ Low Waste Potluck follows. Bring Utensils, Plate and Beverage along with an item to share. ~

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/225664407815787/

Webpage with more details: http://slola.org/get-involved/calendar-of-events/
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